Molecular Technologist I (Extractions)
Tempus AI
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Patient care
- Work
- On-site in Chicago
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Patient care24%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 2, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- Work with a cutting-edge genomics workflow to provide high-quality data with rapid turnaround times in a clinical laboratory.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine testing, quality control, calibration, maintenance, and proficiency testing in accordance with current laboratory procedures.
- Perform complex molecular-based procedures with a high degree of quality and in accordance with established protocols.
- Perform nucleic acid extraction and DNA/RNA quantification and qualification using robotics and automated liquid handlers.
- Sterilizing laboratory equipment and workspaces as assigned.
- Entering clinical patient data into the Laboratory Information Management system (LIMS).
- Obtain 12 continuing education hours in the field of oncology or molecular biology.
- Maintain competency to perform all assigned molecular biology protocols in accordance with CAP, CLIA, and NYSDOH regulations.
Requirements & Tech Stack
Must have
- BS in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, chemical, or biological science.
- 0-1 + years clinical laboratory experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work with others to plan and carry out scientific programs.
- Self-driven and works well in an interdisciplinary team with minimal direction.
- Strong desire to build products that will save lives and change the course of cancer.
- Impeccable attention to detail.
Highly Desirable
- Work in a CLIA/CAP high-complexity laboratory.
- Experience with robotics and automated liquid handling systems.
- Knowledge of LIMS platforms and various computer systems.
Shift assignment is based on technical level, experience, and current business needs.
Possible Shift Options:
- 2nd/PM Shifts: Sun-Wed, Wed-Sat, or Fri-Mon (+ skip-shift)
- 3rd Shift/Overnights: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Sun-Thu OR Tue-Sat) OR 9:30 PM - 8:00 AM (Sun-Wed OR Wed-Sat)
Eligible shifts qualify for shift differentials.
Potential sign-on incentives available for select shifts.